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MEICA Contractors &
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Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) is the most in-demand specialism in AMP8. Every water treatment works, pumping station and wastewater facility upgrade drives MEICA procurement across all 17 UK water operators.

MEICAMost In-Demand AMP8 Skill
£104bnAMP8 Investment Programme
17UK Water Operators
AMP8Active Procurement

MEICA — Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation — encompasses the full scope of process plant and control systems work in the water sector. From variable speed drives and motor control centres to SCADA systems and PLC programming, MEICA specialists are engaged at every stage of AMP8 capital delivery. Water companies and their Tier 1 framework contractors procure MEICA services across a range of lot types: large-scale WTW/WwTW process upgrades, pumping station refurbishments, telemetry and remote monitoring installations, and operational technology (OT) upgrades.

⚙️ Mechanical & Process Engineering

Mechanical MEICA covers process plant installation, pipework, valves, pumps, mixers, screens, UV systems and all rotating equipment used in water and wastewater treatment.

Mott MacDonald Bentley
MMB
MEICA
Process engineering JV specialising in water and wastewater treatment. Major AMP8 framework holder across multiple water companies. One of the sector's most active design-and-build MEICA contractors.Skipton, N Yorkshire →
Stantec Water (UK)
MEICA
Process
Global water engineering consultancy with major UK water sector presence. Strong process and MEICA capability across AMP8 frameworks. Formed from AtkinsRéalis water division.UK nationwide →
nmcn plc
MEICA
Mechanical
Specialist water and wastewater engineering contractor. Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation capability for WTW and WwTW upgrades.Nottingham →
Xylem Water Solutions
Pumps
UV Treatment
Leading supplier of pumps, UV disinfection systems, analytics and control equipment to the water sector. Flygt submersible pumps and Wedeco UV technology widely used by UK water companies.UK nationwide →
Sulzer Ltd
Pumps
Service
Global pump manufacturer and service provider. Wastewater pumps, mixers and agitators. UK service centres for pump refurbishment and predictive maintenance.UK nationwide →
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology
Peristaltic Pumps
Chemical Dosing
Specialist peristaltic pump manufacturer for chemical dosing in water treatment. Widely used across UK water companies for precise chemical feed applications.Falmouth, Cornwall →

⚡ Electrical & Instrumentation

Electrical and instrumentation work includes MV/LV switchgear, motor control centres, power distribution, cable installation, instrumentation loops and loop testing.

Clancy Group
Electrical
Civils
Water and infrastructure contractor with strong electrical MEICA capability. Active on multiple AMP8 frameworks. Broad M&E and civils combined delivery capability.London →
Caledonian Electrical Ltd
Electrical
MV/LV
Specialist high-voltage and low-voltage electrical contractor with extensive water sector experience. MCC panel builds, substation upgrades and cable installation.Scotland →
Pell Frischmann
Instrumentation
SCADA
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with specialist instrumentation and control capability in the water sector. SCADA design and ICA integration.London →
Atkins (SNC-Lavalin)
Electrical
Engineering
Major engineering consultancy with deep water sector electrical and ICA design capability. AMP8 framework positions across multiple operators.UK nationwide →
AMP8 Electrical DemandAll water company WTW and WwTW upgrades require significant electrical work — from MV substation upgrades to new MCC panels and cable installations. The IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and DNO co-ordination requirements mean specialist electrical contractors are in high demand across all AMP8 frameworks.

🖥️ Control & Automation (ICA)

Instrumentation, control and automation (ICA) encompasses SCADA systems, PLC/HMI programming, telemetry, OT cybersecurity and digital control room upgrades — all high-priority in AMP8.

IQ in IT Ltd
SCADA
PLC
Specialist water sector ICA contractor delivering SCADA and telemetry upgrades for UK water companies. Established water sector supply chain presence.UK →
Capita Real Estate & Infrastructure
OT
Digital
OT and control system consultancy with water sector cybersecurity and SCADA security assessment capability. Growing demand for OT security under AMP8 cyber resilience obligations.UK nationwide →
Schneider Electric
Automation
SCADA
Global automation and energy management manufacturer. EcoStruxure Water Expert SCADA platform and water-specific MCC solutions. Widely deployed by UK water companies.UK nationwide →
ABB UK
Drives
Automation
ABB variable speed drives are standard equipment on UK water company pumping stations. ACS880 drives and power quality solutions. Comprehensive water sector UK support.Warrington →

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